STANDARD CHARTERED BANK v DORCHESTER LNG (2) LTD (THE "ERIN SCHULTE")

[2013] Lloyd's Rep Plus 49

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice Teare

Carriage of goods by sea - Title to sue - Bank bringing claim for damages against shipowner for misdelivery and conversion of cargo delivered without production of bills of lading - Whether bank became lawful holder of bills of lading - Whether bank accepted delivery of indorsed bills - Meaning of "delivery" - Whether shipowner in breach of contract of carriage - Whether bank sustained loss - Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992, sections 5(2)(b) and 2(2)(a).